Home Sensor Verification Via Web Interface; Printing Process Workflow; Source Files & Slicing - 3D Platform WorkSeries 200 Series User Manual

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Home Sensor Verification Via Web Interface

1. Connect to web interface.
2. Proceed to the "Machine Control" screen.
3. The Home buttons will appear blue if they are at
their end stops and a message will display stating
which axes are not at the home position:
"The following axes are not at their home
position: X, Y, Z."
Note: As a backup, you can navigate to the "G-code Console" screen
and send an M119 command. This will return a message telling the
user which axes are not homed.
Note that the Z probe should be ignored for checking end stop
position. The probe is present only for the bed leveling function and
is not part of the axis motion limiting.
Once initial setup is complete, machine must be
calibrated prior to printing. If commissioning service has
been purchased, 3D Platform or a CSP technician will
perform initial machine calibration.

Printing Process Workflow

Source Files & Slicing
1. Design model in CAD suite (SolidWorks, AutoCAD,
Fusion 360, etc.).
2. Export 3D model in STL (industry standard) or
alternatively OBJ format.
3. Import model into model preparation (slicing)
software (see page 5 for recommended software).
4. Choose 3D printing parameters in slicing software.
Exact settings will depend on the slicing program as
well as material and print quality requirements.
Note: Refer to slicing software reference material at
support.3dplatform.com for reference on exact settings.
5. After confirming settings, export the output of the
slicing program as a .gcode file to an SD card or
alternate location if printing over web interface.
Note: G-Code is the industry standard file format for CNC
machines including 3D printers. G-Code files contain toolpath
(geometric) data as well as temperatures and required speeds
for completing 3D prints.
Once print file is ready, continue with machine print
preparation detailed in the following steps.
3dplatform.com • 3DP-DOC-005 (12-2017)
WorkSeries 200, 300 & 400 Manual Revision: B
Date: December 28, 2017
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